Dr Hilary Guite
Recent articles by Dr Hilary Guite
Here's what happens if a man takes a contraceptive pill
What on Earth?! Whether you did it for a dare or out of sheer curiosity, only taking the one shouldn’t cause you problems. More than once might bring about some changes…
Why does sitting in a draught give me a bad neck?
Asked by: Julie Lewis, Warrington
Everyone at work is ill. What’s my best course of action to avoid getting the plague from my work colleagues?
The office lurgy hit again? Here’s how to reduce the risk of picking up the latest bug.
Can I do anything about my massive Adam’s apple?
Look like you’ve half swallowed a grapefruit? Don’t worry, it is possible to reduce the size of an Adam’s apple.
I’m addicted to the gym, but I have a cold. Can I still exercise?
Got to get your next gym fix but nose running its own marathon? There is a simple rule you can follow to determine whether you don the Lycra or stay in bed.
My pregnant wife wants to eat her placenta. Should I be worried?
Although there are no proven benefits, best thing to do is be supportive during this time.
Is it possible to be heavily pregnant and not realise?
It’s more common than you think, with some pregnancies not being recognised until the start of labour.
Why is curly hair curly?
Forget about eating your crusts, here are the real reasons for those tumbling, curly locks.
How can one eye alone provide depth perception?
Time to don the eye patch, you will still be able to determine depth thanks to a few techniques the brain uses.